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Marthe48

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6. Yes, for awhile now

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Sun Dec 8, 2024, 12:14 PM

Dec 8

I have a jar opener gripper pad, for the easier lids. I wrapped sturdy tape around the tip of a pair of pliers for small and stubborn lids and caps. I have a pair of vice grips I use as well.

One of my tried and true tools is the bottle opener, slangily called a church key. Place the pointed tip for opening cans under the rim of the cap with the tab for opening caps facing out. Gently push the handle end toward the jar. This will break the seal between the jar and the lid. Be sure you do it gently so you don't chip the jar. I've never chipped a jar, but it could happen. If one place under the lid doesn't work, try another.

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Is anyone else having trouble opening twist off caps??? Both my thumbs are shot..... [View all] a kennedy Dec 8 OP

YES they are becoming increasingly difficult to remove vapor2 Dec 8 #1

You need a pair of 12" or bigger Channel Lok tongue & groove pliers. This is just an example, there are other brands. Hotler Dec 8 #2

Yes, I do use some like that......but it's just kinda annoying.... a kennedy Dec 8 #3

If you are having trouble with childproof pharmaceutical caps and have no small children in the home hlthe2b Dec 8 #4

You need a gadget that opens tops of various sizes. Lonestarblue Dec 8 #5

Yes, for awhile now Marthe48 Dec 8 #6

High grip cabinet liner AnnaLee Dec 8 #7

Once You Get The Cap Off The Container - You Have To Deal With The Seal..... global1 Dec 8 #8

I presume you're referring to pedialyte or equivalent bottles dickthegrouch Dec 8 #10

I often have to ask for water bottles to be opened for me dickthegrouch Dec 8 #9

Dycem ... the OT gave me a piece after I broke my wrist ... cliffside Dec 8 #11

My Wife Sure Does ProfessorGAC Dec 8 #12

I don't have the strength in my hands that I used to have FakeNoose Dec 8 #13

Hmmmmmmm, now that's an idea.....gonna give that a try, Nd thanks. a kennedy Dec 8 #15

Yes they are getting much harder. I use a beverage buddy device to grip and twist off the caps. LiberalLoner Dec 8 #14

I have a couple of silicone hot pad/trivets that work pretty well. Nittersing Dec 8 #16

Milk cartons are the worst. And yes, they have gotten smaller: article IcyPeas Dec 8 #17

Yes, yes, yes.......this is exactly what I was/am saying.......caps ARE SMALLER IN SIZE. a kennedy Dec 8 #18